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Dominic P. 3201 Skycroft Drive 651 - 283- 5690(m) 651 - 312 -3660 Objective: Papatola St. Anthony, MN 55418 (w) dppapatola @comcast.net To work with innovation, vision and creativity to meet the challenges in the vital, rapidly changing fields of communication, philanthropy and culture. Education: • 2008 - 2011: United Theological Seminary. Master of Arts in Theology and the Arts • 1984 - 1987: University of Minnesota. Bachelor of Arts in Journalism • 1983: Drake University, Des Moines, Iowa Professional Experience: 2010 - present: Otto Bremer Foundation, St. Paul, Minnesota As a program officer, I analyze proposals from and recommend funding to non - profits in Minnesota, Wisconsin and North Dakota and utilize the social, moral, intellectual, reputational and financial resources of one of the state's largest independent foundations to assist people in achieving full economic, civic and social participation in and for the betterment of their communities. 1999 - present: The Saint Paul Pioneer Press, St. Paul, Minnesota As a critic and columnist with a regional and national expertise on theater and non - profit arts organizations, I advocate for comprehensive cultural coverage, built the newspaper's brand with extensive community relations work and worked collaboratively within a team to shape comprehensive, analytical and forward- looking dialogue in the arts. In 2010, my role with the Pioneer Press transitioned to independent contractor status. 2004 -2010: Minnesota Public Radio As a regular contributor and commentator, l provided analysis and context on a breadth of arts and culture issues to a statewide audience, / also forged a cooperative organizational link between two of the Twin Cities media market's primary sources of cultural information. 1997 -1999: The Times - Picayune, New Orleans, Louisiana As theater critic, reporter and columnist, I broadened the newspaper's cultural coverage by writing about theater and performance art through the varying prism of fiscal, economic, cultural and social perspectives. 1991- 1997: Duluth News - Tribune, Duluth, Minnesota Covering everything from ballet to tractor pulls, I served a mid -sized community as the only reporter in the region devoted exclusively to the coverage of arts and entertainment.